Marriage and Domesticity

Where it surfaces

• The Busher's Honeymoon

  Jack's honeymoon, financial strains of married life, and interactions with his wife Florrie and her sister's family.

• A New Busher Breaks In

  Jack's troubled marriage to Florrie, her departure and return, and his living situation with the Allens highlight domestic instability.

• The Busher's Kid

  Jack's interactions with Florrie over baby care highlight domestic tensions and differing perspectives on parenting.

• III

  Jack's relationship with Florrie is strained by distance and finances; he sends money and worries about his family.

• Call for Mr. Keefe!

  Jack discusses Florrie's spending, their child, and her new business, highlighting domestic life.

• Purls Before Swine

  Jack's disappointment with his home leave and his secret correspondence with Lucy Chase highlight tensions in his marriage.

• Simple Simon

  Jack's reunion with Florrie and his new daughter, and the playful argument over naming the baby, reflect domestic life and marital dynamics.

• Along Came Ruth

  Jack's conflict with Florrie over her business partnership and his eventual return home for the sake of the children.

• The Courtship of T. Dorgan

  Jack reflects on his own marriage to Florrie and the benefits of married life, while also facilitating Tom's engagement.